Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Saturday reminded Muslim faithful in the state that the 'ban on large social and religious gatherings remain in place as part of the measures to combat the community spread of coronavirus pandemic.' In his Eid-el-fitr message to Muslims to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan,
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Saturday reminded Muslim faithful in the state that the “ban on large social and religious gatherings remain in place as part of the measures to combat the community spread of coronavirus pandemic.”
In a statement by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye in Ilorin, the governor said, “Ramadan was a complete and sincere submission to the will of God. It served to purify our souls and train us to be disciplined, selfless, and conscious of our creator. “As the fast ends today, we repeat that the 2020 Ramadan came at an extraordinary time of human existence during which we are to temper certain rights and privileges to preserve the human race against the ravaging deadly Coronavirus ,” he declared.
He said all religious places will remain shut until further notice, while all malls and other related places are to prevent such conditions or interactions that can spread the virus.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eid el-Fitr: Socio-religious gatherings remain prohibited, says IGPAs the Muslim Ummah in the country celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has said that socio-religious gatherings remain prohibited.
Read more »
Eid-el-Fitri: Enforcement of restrictions still in place —IG
Read more »
Saudi Arabia, UAE mosques to be closed for Eid prayers – OfficialsMosques will remain closed for prayers on the Eid-Ul-Fitr festival, Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials said Friday.They asked the population..
Read more »
Coronavirus: Buhari to observe eid at home with familyPresident Muhammadu Buhari will observe his 'eid' prayers with his family at home, the presidency has said.
Read more »
COVID-19 stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrationsAs the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Islam’s holiest month, many of the faithful find themselves facing stringent lockdown measures to stop the coronavirus from…
Read more »